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Historical New York
Nightime skyline of New York City

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New York State has so much to see and do, from Lake George, to the Catskill Mountains; but New York City, has so much to see and do. New York has the Hudson River, which goes back four hundred to the devastation of September 11, 2001; when New York was attack and both the Twin Towers came down. In between those years there is quite a big of history that most New Yorkers are not even aware of.

Lets take a tour through Manhattan, the lower part New York City to be exact; the Wall Street area is the oldest commercial site in history. When the British took control of the area the name was changed from Nieuw Amsterdam to New York, and that was in 1664. With the end of the American Revolutionary war we saw the inauguration of the United States of Americas first president George Washington in April of 1789

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Over time the cities economy grew especially after they opened the Erie Canal in 1825, with more commercialism and immigration. With immigration on the rise, we saw new culture, language, architecture and foods arriving in New York. Lower Manhattan over time became an island of many people, and even to this day immigrants are coming helping to commercial industry to grow.

In lower Manhattan there is a trail that is called the “Old New York Historical Trail” some people us the bus tours that are available, while others choose to take the tour themselves, which I would prefer, since I think I rather go at my own pace.

Many with start at the Staten Island Ferry, some may choose to take the ride to Staten Island, get a view of the Verranzano Bridge, and Statue of Liberty; upon return to New York a visit to the South Street Seaport is a must.
South Street Seaport

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Located on the east side of Manhattan, with lots of small shop to explore and buy souvenirs, place to eat, or just stroll the sail boat that is docked there for a lovely view. A walk up Wall Street which is the financial center of the world, onto Broadway, passing through Fulton Street, with its many sites to see, as you walk the old cobblestones of years gone by. A stop at the Fraunces Tavern is always a must.

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At you beginning the trek a little further uptown don’t forget to stop at Trinity Church and the cemetery. The architecture and beauty goes without saying. The Trinity Church was the home and aid center to many during the 9/11 terror attacks.

The Federal building is the building where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of this fine country.

A stop at Washington Square in Greenwich Village is an awesome place to visit, and find some of the worlds best foods, for others they may choose to dine in the next two historical areas, which is either Chinatown or Little Italy. The foods in these areas cannot get any more authentic, than back home.

This is a great one-day tour, but do start early, if you’re planning to see it all.

This is one great way to spend the day visiting New York City, famously called the Big Apple, but for those of us who live here, it is the city that never sleeps.